Mr. WALSHasked why John and Peter Donovan, of Casheliskey, Edward Sullivan, of Kilbeen, Jim Walsh, of Knockea. Timothy and John Crowley, of Letter, all in the vicinity of Clonakilty, county 335W Cork, who were arrested on the 5th May and removed from Cork Prison on the following Tuesday at 5 a.m., got nothing to eat or drink until 8 a.m. the following Morning?
§ Mr. TENNANTI am making inquiries about the allegation contained in this question.
§ Mr. GINNELLasked the Under-Secretary of State for War if he will explain how it is, consistently with regard for hygiene and health, that the medical officers in charge of the places in which Irish prisoners of war are kept have not reported or remedied the neglect of washing the prisoners' bedding or underclothing for five or six consecutive weeks, notwithstanding the prisoners' complaints; and whether immediate and regular attention will be given to this matter in all the prisons and places of internment?
§ Mr. TENNANTFrom reports received all prisoners' bedding is properly cleaned and fresh underclothing given to those who require it. Every attention is given to this matter in all places of detention.